BRUCE DOUGLAS COMBS, husband of Jo Ann Cox Combs and the son of the late Alton Hollingsworth and Mary Bernice Jackson Combs was born in Middletown, Ohio on August 18, 1947 and departed this life in Lexington, Kentucky on January 9, 2023 at the age of 75 years, 4 months, and 22 days. He was a retired and beloved art teacher that left a long-lasting impact on every student that had him as their teacher.
In addition to his wife, Jo Ann, Mr. Combs is survived by two children, Bruce Douglas Combs II and wife Sandra and Monica Robertson and husband Roger all of Lexington, Kentucky; two grandchildren Carlton and Mary Hall; one sister, Sally Ristaneo of Middletown, Ohio; multiple cousins that he was very close to; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Judge Alton and Mary Combs; one daughter, Mary Shannon Combs; a granddaughter, Lilly Robertson; and two brothers, James and Dave Combs.